Health Educator

POSITION: HEALTH & NUTRITION EDUCATOR

REPORTS TO: Nutrition & Education Programs Supervisor

If youre passionate about healthy eating and active living and have the training and skills to help individuals and groups of all ages come join the Nutrition and Education team at Adagio Health! Adagio Health is looking to hire a full-time Health & Nutrition Educator for its Langley office to serve Allegheny County partners. The pay for this position is $19.40/hour.

The Health & Nutrition Educator will support the implementation of:

1. SNAP-Education - a program delivering nutrition and physical activity to the low-income population along with public health approaches to support implementing education into action.
2. Teen Outreach Program (TOP)- a social-emotional learning curricula designed for middle and high school youth.
3. Additional programs related to public health as applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Initiates and delivers education in a variety of settings.
2. Ensures curricula is delivered as intended following program guidance and guidelines.
3. Delivers engaging interactive and concise lessons.
4. Builds relationships with program partners to enhance program delivery and effectiveness.
5. Maintains regular communication with program partners.
6. Initiates leads and provides technical assistance on supporting projects-based partner needs.
7. Delivers indirect channels.
8. Completes all required documentation data tracking and data entry by determined deadlines.
9. Provides high quality customer service and participant recruitment in coordination with other Adagio Health initiatives as appropriate.
10. Collaborates with other educators to share ideas.
11. Works/travels in any offices as needed.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

CALLING ALL VETERANS!

Adagio Health deeply values the skills and experience of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans from the following military occupational specialties (MOS) or similar backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Army: Healthcare Specialist (68W) Preventive Medicine Specialist (68S) Nutrition Care Specialist (68M) Behavioral Health Specialist (68X)

• Navy: Hospital Corpsman (HM) Preventive Medicine Technician (8432) Health Promotion Coordinator (8425)

• Air Force: Public Health Specialist (4E0X1) Diet Therapy (4D0X1) Health Services Management (4A0X1)

• Marine Corps: Field Medical Service Technician (HM) Preventive Medicine Specialist

• Coast Guard: Health Services Technician (HS)

If you have experience educating and instructing groups of various ages promoting healthy lifestyles or providing preventive health care services during your service your skills align perfectly with this Health Educator role. Adagio Health honors your service and invites you to bring your expertise to our mission-driven team.

Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to work well in a group.
2. Ability to manage time effectively.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Ability to lead an engaging lesson.
5. Ability to represent the agency in a professional and ethical manner.
6. Strong public speaking skills.
7. Ability to work with the public education professionals teachers principals and the low-income population.
8. Ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet the program goals.
9. Willingness to participate in meetings and trainings in order to continually develop skills.
10. Ability to work afterschool/weekend programs.
11. Proficient in Microsoft Series.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BS degree in public health education nutrition or a related field.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to: develop provide and evaluate education programming.
3. Experience in youth education in a school setting and in public health is desirable.
4. Must possess a valid drivers license and have access to a reliable car.
5. Travel is required on a regular basis.

WHAT MAKES ADAGIO HEALTH A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Adagio Health offers daylight hours with no nights weekends or holidays. We offer affordable healthcare and insurance coverage a 403(b)-retirement plan with immediate vesting in Adagios contribution and professional development reimbursement.

ABOUT ADAGIO HEALTH INC.

For over 50 years Adagio Health has provided health wellness and nutrition services across Pennsylvania. Today the organization serves approximately 115000 patients and clients annually. While womens health remains a primary focus the organization also offers reproductive health cancer screenings and preventive health services for others in need of care in a welcoming confidential setting. Adagio Health operates eight medical offices in western Pennsylvania providing clinical services and addressing broader health needs such as food insecurity behavioral health and care navigation. The organization also manages the Women Infants & Children (WIC) program in five counties promotes tobacco and vaping prevention oversees breast and cervical cancer screening and treatment programs statewide and delivers a range of clinical and education programs that support nutrition and overall well-being in local communities.

READY TO JOIN OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM

We understand your time is valuable and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job with our nonprofit community health organization please complete a full application on our company website using the link: Health strives to create a culture where every employee feels respected and included. We believe teams with diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives create better outcomes. We want every employee regardless of their role in the organization to have a sense of pride and belonging and a shared commitment to excellence. We make employment decisions based on job related criteria regardless of age sex race gender identity or expression color national origin sexual orientation or any other non-work-related criteria. EEO/M/F/D/V employer.